{"id":10368,"date":"2024-11-07T11:41:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T16:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/?page_id=10368"},"modified":"2024-11-12T12:21:36","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T17:21:36","slug":"october-november-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/aroostook\/4h\/october-november-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"October, November 4-H Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/a>Upcoming Dates & Events<\/b><\/h3>\n

Aroostook 4-H Grateful Cookie Swap: November 16th, 1:00 pm
\n<\/span>Holiday Light Parade: December 7th (details below)
\n<\/span>Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign: November 29th – December 15th
\n<\/span>Ignite 4-H Applications Due (National Trip): December 23rd (details below)
\n<\/span>County 4-H Pop Up Meetings: Monthly beginning in January (details below)
\n<\/span>Check the <\/span>Aroostook 4-H Calendar<\/span><\/a> for the most up to date event information.<\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>COUNTY NEWS<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"4-H<\/a>Giving HANDS & Grateful HEARTS<\/b><\/h3>\n

We are headed into Gratitude month (November) & Giving month (December), which gives our 4-H\u2019ers multiple opportunities to use their HEART & HANDS. Community service\/Civic Engagement is a pillar of Maine 4-H and as such our members are encouraged to find ways to give back and show gratitude. Take a look at some opportunities below that are happening within our own 4-H program and communities\u2026\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Other ideas:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Thank you cards to community service people and volunteers.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Assisting a neighbor who is unwell.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Volunteering at a food bank or community event.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Participating in a food\/gift drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Writing notes of appreciation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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